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Ceramic Fiber Ropes and Braids |
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 TaoFibre® ropes family includes ceramic fiber ropes and braids, ceramic fiber ropes are made from alumina-silica ceramic fiber, free of asbestos. These ceramic fiber ropes materials can be used in different industrial applications under temperatures up to 2300 °F (1260 °C) and have excellent chemical stability and strong resistance to thermal shock and corrosion attack. Exceptions are hydrofluoric and phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalies. TaoFibre® ceramic fiber ropes also resist oxidation and reduction. If wet by water or steam, thermal properties are completely restored upon drying. No water of hydration is present.
TaoFibre® ropes contain 15% organic carriers, which helps to establish physical formation of products. The carriers burn out at about 750 °F (400 °C). TaoFibre® ceramic fiber ropes also contain reinforcement insert materials of either inconel wire or continuous fiberglass filament to increase handling strength during installation and enhance fiber durability to rated temperatures of 2000 °F (1093 °C) for inconel wire and 1200 °F (649 °C) for fiberglass filament.
In choosing the most appropriate product for a particular application, the following product descriptions should be considered:
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| Multi-Ply Twisted Ceramic Fiber Rope (Made from Wicking) |
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| These ropes are produced by twisting multiple plies of ceramic fiber wicking together. Standard 3-ply twisted rope is relatively soft and low in density and is the most economical choice. HD 9-ply twisted rope provides increased compression resistance and strength and is much higher in density (about 50% denser) than 3-ply twisted rope. Both ropes are also available with covering of inconel wire mesh, which drastically increase resistance to mechanical abuse. |
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| 3-Ply Twisted Ceramic Fiber Rope (Made from Yarns) |
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| This kind of ceramic fiber rope is made by forming many strands of yarn into three separate plies, which are then twisted into a three-ply rope. This ceramic fiber rope is slightly denser and more durable than the 3-ply twisted ceramic fiber rope made from wicking. |
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| Round and Square Ceramic Fiber Braids |
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| The highest density of all TaoFibre® ceramic fiber ropes, the round and square braids are produced by overbraiding around a core of ceramic fiber to achieve maximum resistance to mechanical abuse. In addition to its superior strength, round and square braids also exhibit minimal unraveling when cut. |
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- Furnace door insulation and seal
- Coke oven door jam seal
- Maintenance in aluminum plants
- Foundries, refineries and power plants
- Expansion joing packing
- Gasket for vacuum degassing of steel
- During pouring
- High temperature gasketing and packing
- Tadpole gasket bulb cord
- Expansion join packing in boilers and furnaces
- Woodburning stove door seal
- Glass furnace truckstone seal
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| TaoFibre® Ceramic Fiber Rope Chemical Composition |
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Chemical Contents |
Square & Round Braided Ropes |
Twisted Rope |
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Alumina - Al2O |
47 |
47 |
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Silica - SiO2 |
53 |
53 |
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Boron Oxide - B2O3 |
Trace |
Trace |
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Calcium Oxide - CaO |
Trace |
Trace |
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Magnesium Oxide - MgO |
Trace |
Trace |
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| TaoFibre® Ceramic Fiber Rope Product Properties |
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Square & Round Braided Ropes |
Twisted Rope |
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Color |
White |
White |
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Width (inch) |
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Normal Section or Diameters |
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 2 |
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 2 |
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Normal Thickness (inch) |
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Density (PCF) |
33-36 |
20-33 |
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Tensile Strength grip lb/f |
110-150 |
75-100 |
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Melting Point °F |
3200 |
3200 |
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Continuous use up to °F |
2300 |
2300 |
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Temperature Limit of Insert Material |
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Data are avarage results of test conducted under standard procedures and are subject to variation. Results should not be used for specification purposes.
Note: A material safety data sheet is available upon request.
The information, recommendations and opinions set forth herein are offered solely for your consideration, inquiry and verification, and are not, in part or total, to be construed as constituting a warrant or representation for which we assume legale responsibility. Nothing contained herein is to be interpreted as authorization to practice patented invention without a license. |
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